2006 YAMAHA YFZ450 lights

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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this machine, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Front brake9Check operation lever, free play, fluid level and fluid leakage. 5-7–5-11, 8-81,
9Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary. 8-85–8-91
Rear brake9Check operation, fluid level and fluid leakage. 5-7–5-11
9Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary. 8-83–8-89, 8-93
Clutch9Check operation, condition and lever free play. 8-103
Parking brake9Check operation, condition and cable length. 8-97–8-99
Fuel 9Check fuel level.
9Fill with fuel if necessary.5-13–5-15
Engine oil9Check oil level.
9Fill with oil if necessary.5-17, 8-25–8-41
Coolant reservoir 9Check coolant level in reservoir.
9Fill with coolant if necessary.5-19–5-21, 8-43–8-53
Drive chain9Check chain slack and condition.
9Adjust if necessary.5-21, 8-105–8-113
Throttle9Check for proper throttle cable operation and free play. 5-21, 8-79
Wheels and tires9Check tire pressure, wear and damage. 5-23–5-29, 8-125–8-127
Fittings and fasteners9Check all fittings and fasteners. 5-29
Lights and switches9Check for proper operation. 5-29, 8-99, 8-137–8-141
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Tire wear limit
When the tire groove decreases to 3 mm (0.12
in) due to wear, replace the tire.
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Fittings and fasteners
Always check the tightness of chassis fittings
and fasteners before a ride. Take the machine
to a Yamaha dealer or refer to the Service
Manual for correct tightening torque.
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Lights
Check the headlights and tail/brake light to
make sure they are in working condition. Repair
as necessary for proper operation.
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Switches
Check the operation of all switches. Have a
Yamaha dealer repair as necessary for proper
operation.
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a. Tire wear limita. Limite d’usure de pneua. Límite de desgaste de los neumáticos
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INITIAL EVERY
month 1 3 6 6 12
ITEM ROUTINEWhichever
km 320 1200 2400 2400 4800 comes first
(mi) (200) (750) (1500) (1500) (3000)
hours 20 75 150 150 300
9Check operation.
Steering system*9Repair if damaged.
22222
9Check toe-in.
9Adjust if necessary.
Engine oil9Replace (Warm engine before draining).2 222
Engine oil filter
9Replace.222
element
9Check coolant leakage.
Cooling system9Repair if necessary.22222
9Replace coolant every 24 months.
9Check operation.
Lights and switches*
9
Adjust headlight beams.22222
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Spark plug inspection
Removal
1. Remove the seat. (See page 4-27 for seat
removal and installation procedures.)
2. Remove the bolts and the quick fastener
screws.
3. Remove the fuel tank cap by turning it
counterclockwise.
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8Always turn off the engine when removing
the fuel tank cap.
8Do not remove the fuel tank cap immedi-
ately after the engine has been running
and is still very hot.
8Do not spill gasoline on the engine,
exhaust pipe or muffler.
8Never remove the fuel tank cap while
smoking, or in the vicinity of sparks, open
flames, or other sources of ignition such
as the pilot lights of water heaters and
clothes dryers.
1. Panel 2. Bolt (×2)
3. Quick fastener screw (×2) 4. Fuel tank cap
1. Cache 2. Boulon (×2)
3. Vis à serrage rapide (×2)
4. Bouchon du réservoir de carburant
1. Panel 2. Perno (×2)
3. Perno del fijador rápido (×2)
4. Tapón del depósito de combustible
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Do not smoke when checking the fuel sys-
tem. Fuel can ignite or explode, causing
severe injury or property damage. Make sure
there are no open flames or sparks in the
area, including pilot lights from water
heaters or furnaces.
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